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Chapter 2.28 - PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Sections:

2.28.010 - Appointment by council.

2.28.020 - Members—Appointment—Removal—Vacancies.

2.28.040 - Compensation and expenses.

2.28.050 - Rules and procedures.

2.28.060 - Powers and duties.


2.28.010 - Appointment by council.

Each member of the park and recreation commission shall be nominated to fill a position on the commission. The first nomination to fill a vacancy shall be made by the mayor. If the first nominee fails to receive three affirmative votes of the city council, subsequent nominations may be made by any member of the city council, excluding the mayor. In the event no nominee receives three affirmative votes, after all members of the city council have made a nomination, the mayor may then make another nomination, followed by all members of the city council. Nominations shall continue to be made in such order (mayor first, remaining councilmembers next) until a nominee is approved by three affirmative votes. The first nominee to be approved by not less than three members of the city council evidenced by a resolution duly introduced and passed by not less than three affirmative votes thereon shall be appointed to the commission.

(Ord. 489 § 1, 1994: Ord. 487 § 1, 1994).

2.28.020 - Members—Appointment—Removal—Vacancies.

A. The members of the present park and recreation commission established by motion of the city council are continued in office and shall determine their respective terms by lot so the terms of two shall expire on December 31, 1959. Thereafter members appointed shall serve for terms of three years.

B.   The terms in effect on the date of the adoption of this ordinance are:
December 31, 1986: (Jennie Chavez)
December 31, 1986: (Ignacio Miranda)
December 31, 1987: (Danny Diaz)
December 31, 1985: (John Fraijo)
December 31, 1985: (Christina Orosco)
C.   Commission members may be removed with or without cause, by a majority vote of the city council at any time.
D.   Unexcused absence from a majority portion of three successive meetings shall be deemed a resignation.
E.   Vacancies to the commission shall be filled by the council in the same manner as new appointments are made, except that such an appointee shall serve only for the unexpired term of the person whose seat he has been appointed to.

(Ord. 389 § 1, 1985).

2.28.040 - Compensation and expenses.

Each member of the parks and recreation commission shall receive the sum of one hundred seventy-five dollars for each regular meeting of the parks and recreation commission actually attended by each such commissioner, not to exceed a maximum of one hundred seventy-five dollars per month. Each commissioner may receive reasonable travel, subsistence, lodging and incidental expenses incurred for attendance at conferences and actual and necessary expenses incurred by commissioners in the performance of their official duties. All expense reimbursements shall be made in accordance with policies and procedures established therefor by the city council and shall be approved by the city council.

(Ord. 561 § 1, 2002: Ord. 482 § 1, 1994: Ord. 430 § 1, 1989: Ord. 387 § 1, 1985: Ord. 313 § 1, 1977: Ord. 222 § 1, 1968: Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 2423).

2.28.050 - Rules and procedures.

The park and recreation commission may prescribe its own rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and affairs. As soon as practicable following the first of January of each year, the commission shall elect one of its members as chairman to serve as such at the pleasure of the commission. The commission shall hold regular meetings at least once a month at such time or times as it prescribes and may hold such special meetings as it may desire.

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 2424).

2.28.060 - Powers and duties.

The park and recreation commission shall have the power and duty to:

A.   Act in advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to parks and community recreation;
B.   Assist the city council and city manager in the planning of parks and recreation programs for the inhabitants of the city, promote and stimulate public interest therein, and solicit the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies interested therein;
C.   Assist and make recommendations to the city council and city manager for the implementation and enforcement of all ordinances of the city relating to parks and recreation;
D.   Consider the annual budget for parks and recreation during the process of its preparation and make recommendations with respect thereto to the city council and city manager;
E.   Perform such other duties not inconsistent with this chapter as may be prescribed by the city council.

(Ord. 62 § 1(part), 1959: prior code § 2425).